JAMES R. GALANTE

GALANTE, James R. Age 18, of Marblehead, Friday, March 18, after sustaining critical injuries from a car accident just a short distance from his home. Loving son of James and Lisa Galante; caring brother to his older sister Dahlia Galante, and two younger brothers Julius and Oscar Galante. Beloved by his grandparents, Nancy Galante, the late Ernest Galante, Maureen Addonizio, Frank Addonizio, Joseph Grimmo and his longtime girlfriend Shea Burton. A true Marbleheader, "Big Game James" was well-known for his active role in the community. He spent the majority of his life playing football, baseball, basketball, and track and field. In high school however, he found his true passion: football. He was a starting cornerback on the Marblehead High School Varsity Football Team and aided the team in winning their first ever MIAA DIV 3 state championship at Gillette Stadium this fall. A MIAA DIV3 Dunn All-Star, James was recently committed to play football at Denison University in September and planned to be a physics major. Off the field, while soft spoken, James was so fortunate to come across so many amazing people in his life: spending 9 years at Brookwood School in Manchester, MA; attending St. John's Prep his freshman year in Danvers, MA; and having his last three years spent at Marblehead High School. Whether it was a teacher, coach, friend, or family member, James was both guided by these mentors in his life and left an impressionable mark on those he came in contact with. Visiting Hours: Sunday, March 27, 3 PM to 6 PM at Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Funeral Mass Monday, March 28, at 11:30 AM, Star of the Sea Church. Burial will be private at Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the James R. Galante Memorial Fund on gofundme.com or through a mailed check to National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant Street Marblehead, MA 01945. Your donations will be used for scholarships and other ways to honor James' memory around the community. Eustis & Cornell of Marblehead eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com

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